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单词 stringy
释义

stringy

adjective

ˈstriŋ-ē How to pronounce stringy (audio)
stringier; stringiest
1
a
: containing, consisting of, or resembling fibrous matter or string
stringy hair
b
: lean and sinewy in build : wiry
2
: capable of being drawn out to form a string : ropy
a stringy precipitate
stringiness noun

Synonyms

  • fibrous
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Example Sentences

a tough, stringy piece of meat stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing
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Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

stringy

adjective

ˈstriŋ-ē How to pronounce stringy (audio)
stringier; stringiest
: containing, consisting of, or like string
stringy meat
stringy hair

stringy

adjective

as in fibrous
resembling or having the texture of a mass of strings stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fibrous
  • ropey
  • thready
  • ropy
  • wiry
  • sinewy
  • knotty
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